N~'32 <br />0 <br />September 30, 2013. <br />RE: Oakleigh Meadow Cohousing <br />To Hearings Official, <br />I want to.support this cohousing project whole heartedly. I think it would be great for the city of <br />Eugene to see a new type of condominium. There needs to be a successful cohousing <br />community in Eugene. <br />The spirit and philosophy of cohousing fits the creative nature of the city. This multi- <br />generational group of people wants to live an environmentally sound and socially conscious life <br />style. The spirit of cooperation and sharing will allow members to create a unique living <br />arrangement. It is said the math of cohousing is different where 1+1=3. The design is compact. <br />The common house is large for group functions and shared meals. Optional shared kitchen and <br />meals in the common house creates a whole new level of freedom for working moms and dads, <br />a meal to come home to rather than have to hustle to prepare. The open space is for food <br />growing and child rearing near parents and caring adults. Shared laundry facilities will create <br />social interaction. The location is ideal for bike rides down town or coffee with friends in the <br />Whiteaker neighborhood. The individually owned condominium units are designed for both <br />family living and seniors to age in place. I am buying a flat on the ground floor, mostly so my <br />dog can go in and out while I am at work, but also, so I can get in and out when I am 90 years <br />old. <br />plan to walk to River Road to use the dog groomer. There are 2 to pick from. There is a <br />wonderful coffee shop just at the end of our street as well as a great Indian restaurant, all easy <br />walking distance. The bus stop will be wonderful when I retire. This is just a few years away <br />and one of the reasons I want to move from Springfield to Eugene. This is an ideal location for a <br />multi-unit development inside the urban growth boundary, near a main transportation artery, <br />and core commercial area. <br />Thank you for approving this wonderful project. <br />ratty ;va&i <br />3406 Watermark Dr. <br />Springfield, OR 97477 <br />• <br />1100 <br />